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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,707.47, 23,056.80 and 9,154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,707.47, 23,056.80 and 9,154.46 is: 12,633.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,707.47 : 23,056.80 = 9,154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,707.47/23,056.80 = 9,154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,707.47x = 23,056.80 × 9,154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,707.47x = 211,072,507.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,072,507.56/16,707.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,633.42

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